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Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry Reviews Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign Preparedness
Urges Coal PSUs to Ensure Successful Campaign
Over 100 Sites Identified by Coal Companies for Cleanliness Drive
As part of Swachhata Hi Seva, the Ministry of Coal is set to commence a significant cleanliness drive on 1st October 2023 to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary on 2nd October 2023.
During the preparatory phase, a virtual meeting was convened by the Ministry with active participation from officers of Coal PSUs . Discussions during this meeting centered around the Swachhata action plan, exchange of best practices and a comprehensive review of the groundwork accomplished so far. The objective is to prepare for the implementation phase from 1st of October 2023.
Furthermore, detailed instructions outlining cleanliness activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign 2023 have been disseminated to all coal PSUs. To further enhance public awareness and maximize participation, the Ministry has undertaken an awareness program and organized a human chain.
A prominent event is slated for the 1st of October at 10:00 AM, where the Ministry of Coal urges volunteers to contribute one hour of 'Shramdaan' in the campaign. The high focus for cleaning will be on garbage-vulnerable places such as rail-tracks, roadsides, ponds, slums under bridges, marketplaces, religious and tourist places. The primary objective is to visibly enhance thecleanliness of our surroundings. The enthusiasm for the nationwide effort during preparatory phase has been remarkable, with active participation from individuals across the country.
Under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign over 100 sites have been identified by all coal PSUs and their field offices, where cleanliness activities will be conducted on 1st Oct. This extensive nationwide endeavor will span across seven coal-bearing states, with the Ministry of Coal maintaining continuous monitoring to ensure effective implementation.
The Ministry of Coal encourages citizens to actively engage in the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, thereby demonstrating our collective commitment to a cleaner environment.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
24 Routes Identified in Assam Under the 1st Phase of UDAN 4.0
Broad salient features of the UDAN scheme are mentioned below:
i) Demand driven
ii) Affordability of airfare
iii) Viability Gap Funding  to Selected Airline Operators 
iv) Minimum performance level of UDAN flights by the SAOs
v) Exclusivity of operation on UDAN routes.;
vi) Focus on priority areas i.e NER, Hilly Sates and Islands.;
Viability Gap Funding is provided to the Selected Airline Operators  for operating UDAN flights under the scheme. Airports Authority of India, the implementing agency has disbursed Rs. 79,60,680/- to SAO for operating UDAN flights in Assam so far.;
AAI, the implementing agency, has identified following UDAN airports/heliports/water aerodromes for operation of UDAN flights in Assam: ;
Airports:
i. Jorhat
ii. Lilabari
iii. Tezpur
iv. Rupsi
Heliports:
i. Nagaon
ii. Misa
iii.Geleki
Water Aerodrome:
i. Guwahati River Front
ii. Umrangso Reservoir
AAI, the implementing agency, has identified 24 routes in Assam under the 1st phase of UDAN 4.0. . The Selected Airline Operators  under UDAN are obligated to commence RCS flight operations on a RCS-route within a period of six months from the issuance of Letter of Award or within two months from the readiness of airport, whichever is later, unless any extension is granted by the Implementing Agency.
This information was given in a written reply by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State  Civil Aviation, in Lok Sabha today.
Election Commission
ECI initiates delimitation of Assembly & Parliamentary Constituencies in the State of Assam as per Section 8A of the RP Act 1950
Census figures 2001 to be used for the purpose of readjustment of ACs and PCs in the state
Ban on creation of new administrative units in the state w.e.f. Jan 1, 2023
In pursuance to the request received from Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, Election Commission of India has decided to initiate the delimitation exercise of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in the State of Assam as per Section 8A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
The Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Shri Anup Chandra Pandey and Shri Arun Goel has directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam to take up the matter with State Government to issue complete ban on creation of new administrative units w.e.f. 1st January, 2023 till the completion of delimitation exercise in the State. As mandated under Article 170 of the Constitution, census figures  shall be used for the purpose of readjustment of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies in the State. Reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be provided as per Articles 330 & 332 of the Constitution of India.
The Commission will design and finalize its own guidelines & methodology for the purpose of delimiting the constituencies. During the delimitation exercise, the Commission will keep in mind the physical features, existing boundaries of administrative units, facility of communication, public convenience and as far as practicable, the constituencies will be kept as geographically compact area.
Once a draft proposal of delimitation of constituencies in the State of Assam is finalized by the Commission, it shall be published in the Central and State Gazettes for inviting suggestions/objections from the general public. In this regard, a Notice will also be published in two vernacular newspapers of the State specifying the date and venue for public sittings to be held in the State.
The Election Commission of India has been requested by the Ministry of Law & Justice to conduct the delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies in the State of Assam vide letter No.H-11019/06/2022-Leg.II dated 15th November, 2022. Under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 1972, the last delimitation of constituencies in the State of Assam was done on the basis of census figures, 1971 by the then Delimitation Commission in 1976.
Ministry of Defence
RAKSHA MANTRI INTERACTION DURING NAVAL COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE
As part of ongoing Naval Commanders’ Conference, the Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the senior hierarchy of the Indian Navy on 02 Nov 22. The RM and other senior dignitaries of MoD also witnessed a technology demonstration put up by Naval Headquarters and Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment , the R&D arm of the Navy, showcasing ongoing and planned indigenous projects utilising niche technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Tactical Communications, Combat Management Systems, Cyber Security, Periscopes and Combat Platform Integration. This reaffirms Indian Navy's commitment of spearheading indigenous efforts in all spheres of Naval Operations.
Hon'ble RM, during the interaction, commended the Navy for maintaining a high Operational tempo towards ensuring secure seas for national security and prosperity. He congratulated the Navy for successful commissioning of INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously designed and constructed Aircraft Carrier and adoption of a new Naval Ensign, shedding vestigial linkages to our colonial past.
He appreciated the Navy for evolving into a ‘Combat-ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof' force of the country. He also emphasized the importance of 'Whole of Nation' approach towards overcoming the nation’s security challenges. The Hon'ble RM appreciated the Navy for the efforts towards indigenisation and innovation in the recent years, while urging the Naval Commanders to maintain focus on futuristic capability development for effectively overcoming emerging challenge in the Maritime Domain.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya welcomes the slew of measures announced under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State  for Shipping, and Chemicals and Fertilizers has welcomed the slew of measures announced by the Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, in pursuance of the announcement made by Hon’ble Prime Minister. Shri Narendra Modi had announced on Sunday a Special economic and comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh Crore. He gave a clarion call for आत्म निर्भर भारत अभियान or Self-Reliant India Movement. He also outlined five pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography and Demand.
Shri Mandaviya has said that the details announced by the finance Minister in three tranches so far, will go a long way in ameliorating the Indian economy and its citizens, who are bravely fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the Finance Minister, in her first tranche, announced measures focusing on Getting back to work i.e., enabling employees and employers, businesses, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, to get back to production and workers back to gainful employment. Efforts to strengthen Non-Banking Finance Institutions , Housing Finance Companies , Micro Finance Sector and Power the tax relief to business, relief from contractual commitments to contractors in public procurement and compliance relief to real estate sector, will provide support and succor to the businesses, and support the economic activities.
Shri Mandaviya said that the 2nd Tranche of measures will ameliorate the hardships faced specifically by migrant labours, street vendors, migrant urban poor, small traders, self-employed people, small farmers and housing. He said that the Modi Government believes in pro-poor policies and has taken due care to help and support the poor.
Shri Mandaviya said that the third tranche has taken care of the interests of the toiling Ann-datta of the country- the farmers and those working in the fields. The sectors focused have been agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, Bee Culture, Medicinal plants, supply chain, etc. Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for his timely, focused and appropriate response to the unprecedented crisis, Shri Mandaviya expressed confidence that we will emerge stronger after the implementation of the special economic package announced by the Prime Minister Shri Modi, amounting to around 10% of our GDP.
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways appoints Shri S.S.Srinivas as Officer on Special Duty, South Coast Railway to facilitate the process of formation of the new Zone
Ministry of Railways has appointed Shri S.S.Srinivas as Officer on Special Duty , South Coast Railway. Prior to this assignment, Shri Srinivas, an Indian Railways Personnel Service  officer, was working as Chief Personnel Officer , South Central Railway.
Officer on Special Duty/South Coast Railway will undertake planning and preparatory work for formation of the New Zone at Visakhapatnam, such as survey of existing infrastructural facilities, requirement of land acquisition, preparation of DPR for additional requirements and the blue print for smooth transition of staff into the New Zone.
Ministry of Finance
Government invites comments on draft Notification under section 112A as inserted by Finance Act, 2018 by 30th April, 2018
The Finance Act, 2018 has withdrawn the exemption under clause  of Section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961  and has introduced a new section 112A in the Act, to provide that long term capital gains arising from transfer of a long-term capital asset being an equity share in a company or a unit of an equity oriented fund or a unit of a business trust shall be taxed at 10 per cent of such capital gains exceeding one lakh rupees. The said section, inter alia, provides that the provisions of the section shall apply to the capital gains arising from a transfer of long-term capital asset being an equity share in a company, only if securities transaction tax  has been paid on acquisition and transfer of such capital asset.
However, to provide the applicability of the tax regime under Section 112A of the Act to genuine cases where the STT could not have been paid, it has also been provided in sub-section  of Section 112A of the Act that the Central Government may specify, by notification, the nature of acquisitions in respect of which the requirement of payment of STT shall not apply in the case of acquisition of equity share in a company.
In order to have wider consultation in this matter, the draft of notification proposed to be issued under Section 112A  of the Act has been uploaded on www.incometaxindia.gov.in. Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments/ suggestions on the draft notification by 30th April, 2018 at the e-mail address dirtpl2[at]nic[dot]in.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 145.44 Cr
More than 25 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.27%
27,553 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 1,22,801
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.35%
With the administration of 25,75,225 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 145.44 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,55,58,060 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,88,023
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2nd Dose
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97,16,435
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,85,833
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2nd Dose
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1,69,05,442
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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50,05,37,483
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2nd Dose
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33,52,31,221
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,47,56,093
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2nd Dose
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15,13,53,034
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,15,36,496
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2nd Dose
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9,56,02,945
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Total
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1,45,44,13,005
9,249 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,42,84,561.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.27%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 188 days now.
27,553 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 1,22,801. Active cases constitute 0.35% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 10,82,376 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 68 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.35% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 2.55%.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Brazil for cooperation in the oil and natural gas sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding  between Republic of India and Federative Republic of Brazil on cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas.
The MoU will enhance cooperation between the two sides in oil and natural gas sector. Under the MoU, both sides will work towards establishing cooperation in the E&P initiatives in Brazil and India, research & development in this sector, explore collaboration in Liquefied Natural Gas projects in Brazil, India and third countries, and also encourage collaboration in oil energy and environmental issues, including energy policies such as energy efficiency, energy research development and expansion of the regional energy infrastructure networks.
The MoU is expected to be signed during the visit of President of Brazil to India later this month.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Section 142 of the Social Security Code - 2020 Notified
Section 142 of the Social Security Code, 2020 has been notified by Ministry of Labour & Employment covering applicability of Aaadhar. The notification of section will enable Ministry of Labour and Employment to collect Aaadhar details for the database of beneficiaries under various social security schemes.
National Data Base for unorganised workers  is at an advanced stage of development by National Informatics Centre. The portal is aimed at collection of data for unorganised workers including migrant workers for the purpose of giving benefits of the various schemes of the Government. An inter-state migrant worker can register himself on the portal on the basis of submission of Aaadhar alone.
Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Gangwar has clarified that the section under the Social Security Code has been notified only for collection of data of workers including migrant workers. No benefit will be denied to workers for want of Aaadhar.
Ministry of Power
Government releases guideline for the Cyber Security in Power Sector
Under direction of Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister Shri R K Singhthe Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power has prepared the guideline for the Cyber Security in Power Sector and it has been released today.
CEAunder the provision of Section 3 on Cyber Security in the “Central Electricity Authority   Regulations, 2019” has framedGuideline on Cyber Security in Power Sector to be adhered by all Power Sector utilities to create cyber secure eco system.This is the first time that a comprehensive guideline has been formulatedon cyber security in power sector. The guidelinelays down required actionsfor cyber security preparedness across various utilities in power sector so as to raise the level of cyber security preparedness for power sector.
The Guideline has been prepared after intensive deliberations with stakeholder and inputs from expert agencies in the field of cyber security, such as CERT-In, NCIIPC, NSCS, IIT Kanpur and subsequent deliberations in Ministry of Power as well.
The Guidelinehave been issued with the objective of creating a cyber secure ecosystem. It lays down a cyber assurance framework, the strengthens the regulatory framework, puts in place mechanisms for security threat early warning, vulnerability management and response to security threats, securing remote operations and services, protection and resilience of critical information infrastructure, reducing cyber supply chain risks, encouraging use of open standards, promotion of research and development in cyber security, human resource development in the domain of Cyber Security, Developing effective public private partnerships and information sharing and cooperation.
Guideline are applicable to all Responsible Entities as well as System Integrators, Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers/Vendors, Service Providers, IT Hardware and Software OEMs engaged in the Indian Power Supply System for protection of Control Systems for System Operation and Operation Management, Communication System and SecondaryAutomation and Tele control technologies.
These Guideline are mandatory requirements to be met by all stakeholders and lay emphasis on establishing cyber hygiene, training of all IT as well OT Personnel on Cyber Security, designating of Cyber Security Training Institutes as well as Cyber Testing labs in the Country. The Guideline mandates ICT based procurement from identified “Trusted Sources” and identified “Trusted Products” or else the product has to be tested for Malware/Hardware Trojan before deployment for use in power supply system network when system for trusted product and service is in place. It will promote research and development in cyber security and open up market for setting up Cyber Testing Infra in Public as well as Private Sector in the country.
CEA is also working on cyber security regulations. This Cyber Security guideline is precursor to the same.
The guideline is available the website of CEA for downloading
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed combination in acquisition of stake in Technip Energies B.V. by Bpifrance Participations S.A
The Competition Commission of India  approves the proposed combination in involving to acquisition of stake in Technip Energies B.V. by Bpifrance Participations S.A.
Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement dated 7th January 2021 between the TechnipFMC plc  and the Bpifrance Participations S.A. , the Acquirer will acquire a minimum of 11.82% of Technip Energies B.V.’s  outstanding shares and a maximum of 17.25% of the Target’s outstanding shares . As a result of the Proposed Combination, the Acquirer will increase its shareholding in the Target to a stake of 14.07-20%
The Acquirer is indirectly jointly owned by EPIC Bpifrance and the CDC group . Acquirer is a public financial group of companies aimed at financing and developing companies operating in France. It invests, directly and indirectly, in companies, whether listed or not, from startups to large-cap companies, including using either its own funds or third parties’ funds to stimulate and consolidate the national economic base. It does not directly undertake any business activities in India.
The Target belongs to the TechnipFMC plc group. The Target is an engineering and technology company for the energy transition which offers a full range of design and project development services to its customers. It is engaged in the provision of EPC services and internal support services in India including design, engineering, consultancy, fabrication, supply, erection and commissioning of plants in the chemical, refining and petrochemical, polymer, oil and gas, fertilizers and other allied industries.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Modi speaks to Vice President Kamala Harris of the USA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with Her Excellency Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America.
Vice President Harris informed Prime Minister about US plans to make vaccines against COVID-19 available to other countries, including India, under its "Strategy for Global Vaccine Sharing".
Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to Vice President Harris for the US decision, as well as for all other forms of support and solidarity that India has received in recent days from the US Government, businesses and the Indian expatriate community in the US.
The leaders discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen the health supply chain between the US and India, including in the area of vaccine manufacturing. They highlighted the potential of the India-US partnership as well as the Quad vaccine initiative in addressing the long-term health impact of the pandemic.
Prime Minister expressed the hope to welcome Vice President Harris in India soon after the normalisation of the global health situation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 140.47 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 16.49 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,40,47,52,710
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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16,49,10,821
More than 140.47 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 16.49 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.